Richard is an English teacher with over 25 years of experience. He has dedicated his life and career to his passion for English, literature, and pedagogy, guiding multiple generations of students on their journey to discovery.
Let’s say you’re minding your own business, enjoying your time online when out of the blue, your friend sends you a picture of a crudely drawn snake, with the caption or the handwritten message “no…
Have you ever heard the phrase “sneaky link” and been unable to figure out what they’re talking about? Perhaps you’ve even received a message on TikTok or Snapchat asking if you want to be someone’s…
Meta: Have you ever just finished something, only for somone to shout “that’s a wrap”? What does this idiom mean? This guide has all the answers that you’ve been looking for and will give you…
The past two decades have seen text slang take over much of our vocabulary with “LOL” and “XD” being used in conversations to convey different meanings and to describe certain situations rather than just sharing…
The phrase “grand rising” actually has quite a unique and very fascinating story behind it, and while its background and origins are fairly obscure, it has started becoming a regular term among many people’s vocabulary,…
You may recognize the phrase “Fishing in the dark” from a popular 1980s song that was in the US charts for some time. Besides a song title, the expression “Fishing in the dark” also has…
You’ve likely heard the famous idiom “the world is your oyster”. It’s one of the most commonly used idioms out there. But what exactly does this phrase mean? Where does it come from? This guide…
An English expression you may have come across is the phrase ‘this — is the bane of my existence.’ You could fill in the bland with a person, type of weather, or inanimate object. Either…
Recently, this term, ‘but did you die?’, has become a lot more popular. It is often used in situations when someone may be making a big deal about something. As a response to your friend…
Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “Material Girl”? Perhaps you’ve heard Madonna’s song “Material Girl”. Do you want to know the meaning behind this phrase? Read on to find out about the meaning,…
You’ve probably heard this idiom before, but did you know that it has its roots in ancient Chinese philosophy? The saying comes from the belief that time passes faster as you get older. This phrase…
Numerical code can sometimes move over into common use for the English language, and usually modern media has a lot to do with this, such as movies or tv shows. 10-4 is one such numerical…